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Home : China Tours : Small Group China Tours : 2008 Itineraries :
HISTORIC CHINA & YANGTZE CRUISE
Tour Code:
Golden-0801
13-Day Tours of Beijing - Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River - Wuhan -
Shanghai
Starting from $1669.00 per person
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arrangements of highlight attractions, accommodations, meals, special
local flavors we arrange in the itinerary you will choose. Only you truly
know where each of your coin will be spent, you could make your own
choice! It is worth comparing the quality and value of a tour before you
make your reservation.
Day by Day Itinerary
Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Our group at the Badaling Great Wall, Beijing
Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer you to the
hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover
from the jet lag.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza - downtown
Day 02: Beijing
Before the tour starts, you will meet the other members of your group
this morning during the pre-tour briefing in the hotel. Your first stop
is the impressive Tian'anmen Square. From there you will enter the
"Imperial Palace" known as the Forbidden City to explore its many
fascinating halls and pavilions. You will then go to the Temple of
Heaven, the place where the Emperors worshipped the heaven for good
harvests. To round off a memorable start to your tour, we will arrange a
delicious Beijing Duck Dinner valued at CNY122.00 net per person at the
original, century-old Quan Ju De restaurant followed by a lively Peking
Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza - downtown
Day 03: Beijing
This morning you will be taken to Badaling where you will experience at
first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at the
shopping site restaurant, we specially arrange your lunch served at a
local popular Sichuan food restaurant. Later the journey will take you to
the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the peaceful shadow of Longevity
Mountain. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza - downtown
Xian terracotta soldiers
Day 04: Beijing - Xian
You will take an afternoon flight to Xian after visiting the Summer
Palace and the lovely giant pandas in Beijing Zoo. Upon arrival, you will
be transferred to check in at the local best hotel, where a sumptuous
buffet dinner valued at CNY168.00 net per person will be specially served
for you this evening. You may take time to enjoy it. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown
Day 05: Xian
The visit to the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will
start your today's tour. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you
will take highway back to downtown to have an a la carte lunch valued at
CNY80.00 net per person at a well-known restaurant. In the afternoon, you
will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the mighty City Wall. This
evening you will be transferred to the Tang Dynasty Palace, where after
enjoying the local speciality, the Dumpling Banquet, you will be
entertained with the splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown
Captain's welcome party on Yangtze River cruise
Day 06: Xian
Today you will visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large
collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shaanxi
province. After an a la carte lunch valued at CNY80.00 net per person
served at a local famous restaurant, you will be taken to visit a
local family, which helps you know well about the local people's life.
Then go to see the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for
some souvenirs or antiques in the bazaar near the Mosque. This evening,
an a la carte dinner valued at CNY80.00 net per person will be arranged
at a well-known Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel - downtown
Day 07: Xian - Chongqing
This morning you will visit the Hanyangling Museum, the mausoleum of
Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. You will then board an afternoon flight to
Chongqing. Here a rich buffet dinner valued at CNY88.00 net per person
served at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze will precede your boarding
of the deluxe German-built cruise ship where you will spend the night.
(B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
Day 08: Chongqing - Fengdu
At 08:00 am your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. In the afternoon
the ship will stop at Fengdu, where you will visit the Ghost City, which
is famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an
association dating back to the Han Dynasty. (B+L+D)
Yangtze Shennong Stream cruising
Day 09: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
You will visit Badong and take a small junk for a close-up view of the
breath-taking natural splendors along the Shennong Stream. You are sure
to be impressed by the dexterity the team of trackers as they push and
haul the wooden sampans over the rapids. Back to China Regal to continue
your cruise into the western section of the Xiling Gorge and pass through
the five-step ship lock. (B+L+D)
Day 10: Sandouping
Your morning excursion is to visit the world-famous Three Gorges Dam
Project. The sheer size of the dam and the exhibition hall with the Dam
model will pleasantly surprise you. Afterwards pass the eastern section
of Xiling Gorge and the river guide will be available to provide a
narration. Exit the gorges at Yichang city, where you pass the ship lock
of Gezhouba Dam. At 20:00 enjoy yourself with the dancing and music
performance in the evening party. (B+L+D)
Day 11: Wuhan - Shanghai
Arrival in Wuhan at around mid-day, you will visit the Hubei Provincial
Museum after a flavored lunch served. Take a flight to Shanghai and
transfer to the hotel. This evening will be free for you to explore
something of Shanghai and maybe sample your dinner at one of the many
cafes or restaurants there. (B+L)
Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe room
Huangpu river cruise, Shanghai
Day 12: Shanghai
You will visit the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After
lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience
the prosperity of modern Shanghai. Then you are invited to a farewell
dinner valued at CNY105.00 net per person at Wang Bao He in Central
Hotel, which enjoys 260 years history and serves the best Shanghai
cuisine. Following the dinner is a fascinating Portman Acrobatic Show at
the Shanghai Centre Theatre. Upon returning to the hotel our tour guide
will see you into the lobby to say bon voyage. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: JC Mandarin Hotel - Deluxe room
Day 13: Departure from Shanghai
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport for your homeward flight
by yourselves. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return
home right away, we would suggest you choose our City Tour Packages as an
extension to your China adventure! (B)
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B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
Important note:
To the airports:
Shanghai has two airports: Hongqiao Airport (9 miles (15 km) west of the
center of Shanghai) and Pudong Airport (19 miles (30km) southeast of
Shanghai). Please make sure you go to the right one for departure.
Best way to Airports:
Travel China Guide suggests you book a taxi at the Front Desk of your
hotel (Sofitel Hyland Hotel) to make sure you won't stand outside the
hotel entrance with your luggage waiting for a taxi. The trip to Pudong
Airport will take one hour at 150 -170 RMB and it needs a 30 minutes'
drive to the Hongqiao Airport at 50 RMB. For the details please contact
the Reception of the hotel.
Post-Trip Extension: So much to see in China? Our optional private city
tours to a host of must-see destinations in China will be of your
choices. Choose the itinerary that best suits you extend your adventure
in China.
Departure Dates and Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!
Group Code Arrival Date Departure Date Double Occupancy Sole Occupancy Stat
us
08-Y0403 Apr 03 Apr 15 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y0417 Apr 17 Apr 29 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y0506 May 06 May 18 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y0520 May 20 Jun 01 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y0607 Jun 07 Jun 19 $1729.00 $2469.00 Open
08-Y0619 Jun 19 Jul 01 $1729.00 $2469.00 Open
08-Y0705 Jul 05 Jul 17 $1669.00 $2349.00 Open
08-Y0717 Jul 17 Jul 29 $1669.00 $2349.00 Open
08-Y0904 Sep 04 Sep 16 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y0918 Sep 18 Sep 30 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y1007 Oct 07 Oct 19 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y1021 Oct 21 Nov 02 $1939.00 $2849.00 Open
08-Y1108 Nov 08 Nov 20 $1799.00 $2599.00 Open
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Tour Inclusions
1. Internal flights & taxes;
2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the
land tour;
4. Excellent guide & driver for the land tour;
5. Standard cruise cabin with full board;
6. Cruise shore excursions;
1. Comfortable and clean air-conditioned car or van for land
transportation;
2. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
4. Government taxes
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